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Don David Reserve Torrontés 2016, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina: So lovely and aromatic with great florals on the nose: almost perfumed with peach, honey blossom aromas. This wine has a touch of new oak for complexity. Roses and orange blossom bloom in the mouth, then swell to a crescendo on the finish.Pair with mild to medium curries and spices. Drink: 2016-2018. 727677 13.70% XD 750 mL  $13.95 Score: 90/100. June 15, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Spectacular Spicy Wine Full Review
Cave Spring Cave Spring Vineyard Chardonnay 2015, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Masterfully made: great value too. A well-rounded, balanced Niagara Chardonnay: not heavy or wimpy, just right. Toasted almond and golden apple aromas. Nice mouth-feel. Pair with roast turkey or chicken. Drink: 2017-2020. 256552 13% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 90/100. November 11, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Venerated Vegetarian Wine Full Review
Flat Rock Chardonnay 2015, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: I love this Chardonnay, and I'm not a Chardonnay lover. So luscious and fall into it loveliness. Rich, full-bodied with lovely aromas of butterscotch, vanilla smoke and fleshy peach. Pair with roasted chicken. Drink: 2016-2020. 286278 13.50% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 91/100. October 6, 2018 Best Value White Wine. Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review
Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2014, Alto Adige Trentino DOC, Italy: Soft and mild with some notes of white melon. Not a lot acidity. Pleasant aperitif. Drink: 2014-2016. 106450 12% XD 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 90/100. April 24, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Aveleda Loureiro Alvarinho 2016, Vinho Verde, Portugal: Love the green melon roundness that the Loureiro grapes beings to the angular and zesty Alvarinho grape. Lime zest and white grapefruit. Pair with fresh fish. Drink: 2016-2018. 89995 11% XD 750 mL  $16.00 Score: 89/100. April 27, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Scrumptious Seafood Wine Full Review
Aveleda Casal Garcia, Vinho Verde, Portugal: Zesty, with light spritz on the tongue. Refreshing and vibrant with notes lime. Pair with fish and chips. Drink: 2016-2018. 530261 9.95% XD 750 mL  $13.00 Score: 87/100. April 27, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Full Review
Montecillo Crianza Tempranillo 2012, Rioja, Spain: Attractive nose of fleshy dark red fruit and spice on the nose of this Spanish red wine made from the classic Tempranillo grape. Pair with grilled lamb. Awesome price! Drink: 2014-2019. 144493 13.50% XD 750 mL  $17.30 Score: 89/100. September 4, 2017 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review

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